[the_socks]

I had the same problem with stick batteries with my LCT and Real Sword, I assume you're having the same problem. Basically on your stick battery you presumably have a wire running down the length of the battery. There will be a cut-out/notch in the "gas tube" of your ak for this wire to fit in. Basically to fit a battery in either of my AK's I have to twist the battery until the wire lines up, then it pushes right through and fits maybe half in the gas tube and half in the top cover.

When I first got my LCT it was really difficult to fit the battery in even when it was lined up. When I finally got it in I just left it in over night and now it the fits battery comes in and out with a lot less resistance.